Bible: 1 Kings 2:30-33

2:30When Benaiaharrivedatthe tentof the Lord, he saidtohim, “The kingsays, ‘Come out!’” But he replied, “No, I will diehere!” So Benaiahsentwordto the kingand reportedJoab’sreply.12:31The kingtoldhim, “Doashe said! Strikehim downand buryhim. Take awayfrom me and from my father’sfamily2the guiltof Joab’smurderous, bloodydeeds.32:32May the Lordpunish him for the bloodhe shed;4 behind my fatherDavid’sbackhe struck down and murderedwith the swordtwomenwhowere more innocentand morallyupright than he5 – Abner son of Ner, commander of Israel’s army, and Amasa son of Jether, commander of Judah’s army.2:33May Joaband his descendantsbe perpetuallyguilty of their shed blood, but maythe Lordgive perpetualpeacetoDavid, his descendants, his family,6and his dynasty.”7